What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningSulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantElaeis Guineensis Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Maris Sal, Sulfur, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, CI 47005
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide
